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Junk in the Trunk Lady · #1 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 12:35 AM

It has been so long since I have posted here on any kind of regular basis. I haven't forgotten about it.....just been too busy and self absorbed to post anything. So.....here is a brief review of what has gone on. so far I haven't accomplished the goals that I had previously set. I have NOT put myself first, but leaned towards taking care of others needs instead of my own. Well....that is all changing. FYI....once again I tried out for Season 5 TBL, but didn't even come close this time....not even a call back.

But...that is OK! I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. Which brings me to my new outlook on life. You see on Sunday I had to go to the emergency room for an acute asthma attack. I was having such a tough time breathing that I could only respond in 1 or 2 word sentences. After three hours of steady breathing treatments, mega doses of steroids through my IV, oxygen etc. I still was not any more stable than when I walked in the door. So....I was admitted. I was able to make a recovery within the first 24 hours, and was able to start handling things on my own. Literally....I am lucky to be alive today. I called my own physician to advise her of what had transpired....and she cried and told me how grateful she was that I heeded her previous instructions to call 911 if necessary. I was able to avoid that by having my daughter take me to the hospital, but I know that if she hadn't I would have been in an ambulance within the hour.

So....this has been life altering situation for me. I am so thankful to be alive and to know that I will still be around to see my daughter and grandsons grow up. I am sitting here crying away as I write this as I am so overcome with gratitude. It is sad that sometimes drastic things need to take place to have a wake up call on life.

On a positive side of being in the hospital I found that I have lost some weight. I am turning over a new leaf this month. I have taken my health for granted way too long. I was amazed to find that I needed insulin shots during my mega doses of steroids. This was luckily a temporary side effect...but none the less one that scared me to death. My sister and ex husband are and were insulin dependent diabetics and I don't want to have to worry about that if I can do something to stop it. On a regular day to day basis I have normal bloodsugar....so I think I should be fine. However, being on steroids as part of my routine healthcare plan for asthma I have found does raise my sugar levels....so I always need to be mindful of my diet.

My resolution to this is to diet and exercise on a routine basis. To make my health a more important part of my life. And to realize that I AM THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN MAKE THESE CHANGES IN MY LIFE.

So....I am going the gym within the next week or two (I have to wait until payday). I have set short term weight loss goals. I have a plan of attack and a desired weight to reach by my birthday in March. I am not ready to reveal what that is...but it is a very realistic goal for me. In fact, I might even be able to surpass it.

I will check in from time to time....my goal is to make at least two posts a month just to let you know what is going on.

Sorry this has been so long....but I had a lot of things that needed to come out.

FrugalSue · #2 (**permalink**) 10-12-2007, 02:25 PM

I'm glad to see you back here with us, Kimmy, and I'm very grateful that you survived that scary health episode. God is good--we just have to cooperate with His plans for us. Sounds like He wants you back on track with diet and exercise, and that you're going along with the plan. I wish you all the best!

Junk in the Trunk Lady · #3 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 12:12 AM

Well....I am still trying to recover from my hospital stay. It has been a couple of weeks and I am still wiped out. While my breathing is better....I am totally exhausted all the time. I am still on steriods and will be for another two and a half weeks. Usually, I have tons of energy and can't sit still while I am on them. This time.....I am fighting to stay awake until 8:00pm. Unfortunately I haven't been able to start working out yet....I just don't have the strength or stamina yet...but I know that it will come soon. I was doing so good with my food intake, but one of the side effects of the steroids is water retention, weight gain, and a ravenous appetite. Add a completely hormonal temper....and I just had to realize that it wasn't a good time to try and start so many new habits.

All good things will come with time. First things first....and that is to get off of the drugs and start feeling like myself again.

Well.....it is after 8:00...and I can hear my PJ's and pillow calling me.......

mifsit · #4 (**permalink**) 10-29-2007, 06:35 AM

Hi Kimberly. You don't need to be on a TV show to loose weight. Sorry if it sounds harsh but only you can make the changes. We will be here to help, encourage and support you. May I suggest that while you are still feeling under the weather, you try swimming. The water will support you so just try swimming a little bit more each day.

hammer · #5 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 10:45 AM

I have been reading your original post this past week and hoping you would share an update with us. Pease don't lose heart. Stick with your goals and we will encourage you as best we can.